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15、rmer and wetter long ago than it is today. The Caltech scientists say they have directly established the temperature of Mars four billion years ago. At least, they established the surface temperature on part of the planet at that time. The researchers say it is the first such evidence to be discover
16、ed and presented.The Caltech scientists say carbonate（碳酸盐） minerals formed on Mars at about eighteen degrees Celsius. They reached the finding after studying a meteorite（陨石） that had its beginnings near the Martian surface.Today, the average temperature on Mars is sixty-three degrees below zero Cels
17、ius.The finding was reported on the website of the National Academy of Sciences. Caltech Assistant Professor Woody Fischer helped to prepare the report. He says eighteen degrees Celsius is not especially cold or hot. He says this makes the finding extremely interesting. Knowing the temperature can g
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19、nd other spacecraft have confirmed the information.Caltech Geology Professor John Eiler was another writer of the report. He says knowing the temperature of Mars from long ago provides valuable information. It shows that early in the planets history, at least part of Mars could support a climate lik
20、e that of Earth.The meteorite the scientists examined is one of the oldest known rocks in the world. It is called the Allan Hills meteorite. Its name came from the place in Antarctica where it was found in 1984. The meteorite is believed to have blown loose from the Mars surface when another space r
21、ock struck its home.16. The underlined word “establish” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”.A. to set up B. to make people accept a beliefC. to discover or prove D. to start having a relationship with others 17. How did the scientists reach the finding?A. By studying Allan Hills meteorite.B. By using
22、spacecraft orbiting Mars.C. By studying minerals gathered on MarsD. By studying a meteorite on the Martian surface.18. According to the fourth paragraph, what have spacecraft orbiting Mars done?A. Measuring the temperature of Mars.B. Taking photos of the surface of Mars.C. Confirming that there is w
23、ater flowing on Mars.D. Finding where human beings will probably land on Mars. 19. How did Allan Hills meteorite get its name?A. From its original place on Mars.B. From where it was found on the earth.C. From the name of the scientist who found it.D. From the name of the aircraft that discovered it2
24、0. Where can we most probably read this passage?A. In a biography of scientists.B. In a geography magazine.C. In an environment report.D. In a science report.【参考答案】1620、CABBD阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。Forest guards in western India are using cell phones with ringtones of cows mooing goats bleatin
25、g and roosters crowing to attract leopards that have wandered into human settlements, officials said on Monday. The wild cats in the state of Gujarat often get into villages near forests in search of food, say officials, adding that this results in attacks on people. But rather than use methods such
26、 as live bait(诱惑物）like goats tied to trees to lure the leopards, which then fall. into large pits dug by guards, officials say they have found a safer method lo trap the cats. The moos of a cow, bleating of a goat from the phone has proved effective to trap leopards, said D. Vasani, a senior forest
27、official in Gujarat. This trick works. Vasani said forest guards have downloaded the sounds of over a dozen animals as ringtones on their mobiles which they attach to speakers and fix behind a cage. They then play the ringtone continuously for up to two hours until the curious leopard appears and mo
28、ves into the cage looking for its easy meal. At least five leopards have so far been lured from villages since the new ringtone method was introduced three months ago. The cats have all been released back into forest areas. Wildlife activists welcomed the new initiative saying that previous methods
29、of trapping the cats using pits often resulted in the animals getting injured.1. What can be the best title of the passage? A. Cell Phones to Hunt Animals B. Practical Uses of Cell Phones C. Phone Ringtones to Catch Leopards D. Wildlife And New Technology 2. Forest guards in India try to catch leopa
30、rds mainly because A. leopards attack villagers B. they want leopard fur C. leopards attack animals D. they have new ringtones3. According to the wildlife activists, the new method is A. appreciated because it benefits leopardsB. not good because it may injure animalsC. effective because ringtones w
31、ork D. not safer than the former one4. We can learn from the passage except that A. forest guards dont mean to hurt the leopards B. forest guards no longer use pits to trap leopardsC. forest guards used goats to attract leopards D. recorded animal sounds are used to lure leopards5. What will be need
32、ed to trap the leopards using the new method? cell phones animals sounds of animals cages large pits A. B. C. D. 【参考答案】15、C A C B D （2014安徽卷）为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了“HEART-TO-HEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。内容要点如下：1表示理解并给予安慰；2提出建议并说明理由。注意
33、：1词数120左右；2信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；3信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：temper n. 脾气，情绪Hi Worried，Im sorry to know that youre having such a had time at the moment. Yours,Jamie【考点】考察半开放性作文【写作指导】本文属于半开放性作文，要为你编辑Jamie的口吻回复Worried的求助信，他的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。要注意书信的格式和特殊用词。要点：1.很遗憾听说对方有此问题。并解释每个人都可能会遇见这样的问题，所以不必担心。只有的是要
34、学会控制自己的脾气。2.提出建议：与信任的人进行交流，告诉别人你的困扰，释放自己的压力。同时多参加各种户外活动，和朋友多玩球类运动。保持乐观的心态。对于考生的综合能力要求较高，要求考生有很强的谋篇布局的能力和组织要点的能力。需要注意紧扣文章主题，给出的要点都需要包括，缺一不可。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，一定要契合给出的开头，不能出现文章脱节问题。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。【一句多译】每个人都会有过这样的一段时期，在这时情况都很糟糕，所以你不要太担心了。（1）The truth is that everyone
35、will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong, so you dont have to worry much. （2）It is true that everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong, so you dont have to worry much.【参考范文】Hi Worried,Im sorry to know that youre having such a bad time at the
36、moment. The truth is that everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong, so you dont have to worry much. The important thing is to learn to control your temper so that you may not do or say anything youll regret. Here are three useful tips:First, talk to someone you trus
37、t about how you feel. This is a good way of letting your anger out without hurting others or yourself. Second, go outdoors and play team games with your ftiends as physical exercise is an effective way to get rid of anger. And third, remain optimistic about your future. Such a positive attitude towards life can be helpful in lifting your spirits.I hope youll soon feel calmer and carry on as normal.Yours,Jamie
